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Bunions

Bunions

Overview

A bunion is a protrusion of bone or tissue around a joint. Bunions may occur at the base of the great toe or at the base of the little toe, and often occur when the joint is stressed over a period of time.

Bunion Symptoms

Foot pain while walking or wearing shoes is the most common symptom of a bunion. Swelling, redness and localized tenderness are also symptoms.

Bunion Causes

Bunions often occur when the toe joint is stressed over a period of time. Women are more frequently affected because they may wear tight, pointed and confining shoes. Bunions can also be a result which often affects the big toe joint.